Registered Practical Nurse - City of Ottawa, Ottawa

The opportunity

If you are seeking healthcare jobs Ottawa residents rely on, consider this posting with the City of Ottawa. Resident Care is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of long term care home nursing and personal care activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility. In collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, you provide nursing and personal care to residents, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and personal care to residents in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, emphasizing resident safety and engagement
• Administer medications and perform nursing care procedures safely
• Identify and report changes in resident condition or needs through observation of physical and mental condition or behaviour
• Coordinate care activities of Unregulated Health Care Providers (Health Care Aides) in an effective manner that promotes quality resident care
• Organize and prioritize workload while maintaining confidentiality of resident records

Skills and experience

Candidates looking to build their career within City of Ottawa careers must meet specific educational, licensing, and knowledge competencies:

• Completion of a 2 year community college Registered Practical Nurse diploma
• Minimum of 6 months of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long term care setting
• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) current with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations such as the Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, professional standards, Code of Ethics, and practice expectations
• Familiarity with infection control guidelines, medication administration standards, and nursing documentation standards
• Knowledge of transfer and positioning techniques for persons requiring long term care, plus applicable health and safety legislation including worker rights and duties
• General knowledge of computer software applications including word processing and mail applications like Word and Outlook
• Strong organization skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact, initiative, good judgement, and the ability to function effectively as a team member

Why you'll love it here

Taking on roles within the City of Ottawa offers competitive compensation under CUPE 503, professional engagement in healthcare services, and a supportive municipal work environment. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion, adhering to the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code while offering accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.